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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-07-14 6-30-86 / 7-14-86 CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the sale or lease of the Zoeter School site with the City's negotiators, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and the City Attorney, and give direction for on-going negotiations with the School District. 'I The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:17 p.m. and reconvened at 8:48 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed the matter previously reported. Grgas moved, second by Risner, that pursuant to Section 39397 of the Education Code, the City Council finds that the public lands in the vicinity of the Zoeter School Site are inadequate to meet the existing and foreseeable needs of the City for playground, playing field or other outdoor recreational and open-space purposes. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Risner moved, second by Grgas, to direct the staff to send a letter of intent to purchase thirty percent of the Zoeter Site under the Naylor Act to the Los Alamitos School District, and to continue negotiations for the purchase of the remainder of the Site or portions thereof. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Attest: C1ty Seal Approved: 1 Seal Beach, California July 14, 1986 The City ~ouncil of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: None 7-14-86 Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief picascia, Police Department Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING I Wilson moved, second by Risner, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PRESENTATION Mayor Clift welcomed the return of the City's Ambassador of Good will to China, Mrs. June Roughton-Hopkins. Mrs. Hopkins distributed photographs taken during her visit to China, reported she had met with and made presentations to groups in each of the cities she had visited, the people expressing interest in Seal Beach and their desire to visit the community, and reported that since her return she has received letters inviting Seal Beach residents to visit China. Mrs. Hopkins distributed gifts of tea to the members of the Council and a fan to former Mayor Risner, and indicated her desire to continue the communication link that has been established with the people of China. Mayor Clift I and members of the Council expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Hopkins. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3619 - COMMENDING POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS - 1986 POLICE OLYMPICS Resolution Number 3619 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Clift entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING MEMBERS OF THE SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 1986 CALIFORNIA POLICE OLYMPICS." Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3619 as presented. It was noted that a participant's name had been inadvertently omitted, the Resolution to be amended to reflect same. The Council commended the Officers for their achievements, and on behalf of the Department, Capt. Stearns expressed"appreciation to' the Council for their recognition. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3620 - AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION - PERSONNEL RECORDS Resolution Number 3620 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, 1 CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL RECORDS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3620 was waived. The City Attorney clarified that the documents subject to destruction are only those listed through July 1982. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3620 as amended. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 7-14-86 I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3621 - APPROVING APPEAL 1-86 - DELETING CONDITION NO.7 FROM VARIANCE 1-86 - DAVE'S OTHER PLACE Resolution Number 3621 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING APPEAL NO. 1-86 DELETING CONDITION NO. 7 FROM VARIANCE NO. 1-86." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3621 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to approve Resolution Number 3621 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1225 - CONTRACT AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM - LIFEGUARD PERSONNEL Ordinance Number 1225 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1225 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Ordinance Number 1225 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "F" THROUGH "S" Councilmember Wilson requested Item "R" removed from the Consent Calendar1 Councilman Hunt requested Item "s" removed1 and the City Clerk requested Item "I" removed. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "I, R, and S", as presented. F. Approved the minutes of the regular Ci ty Council meeting of June 9, 1986. G. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned Ci ty Council meeting of June 17, 1986. H. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned Ci ty Council meeting of June 19, 1986. J. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned Ci ty Council meeting of June 30, 1986. K. Denied the claim for damages' of Megan K. Fife, Kathleen M. Fife, and Phillip K. Fife, and referred same to the City's liability adjuster. I L. Denied the claim for damages of Lauren D. Halal, Robert S. Halal, and Diane Halal, and referred same to the City's insurance adjuster. M. Denied the claim for damages of David Kirkendall and referred same to the City's insurance adjuste~. N. Authorized a'six month leave of absence without pay for Heidi Grumet. O. Authorized staff to proceed with reclassification of two Maintenance Worker II positions to two Leadperson positions. P. Approved the renewal of the Health Services Agreement with the County of Orange for the period July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1991, and authorized the City Manager to execute same on behalf of the City. 7-14-86 Q. Bids were received until 2:00 p.m., July 7, 1986 for one (1) Traffic Signal Controller, at which time they were publicly opened by the. City Clerk as follows: Multisonics, Inc. Traconex, Inc. Econolite Control, Inc. $ 7,975.44 8,087.00 12,515.42 I Awarded the bid for the purchase of one Traffic Signal Controller to Multisonics, Inc. in the amount of $7,795.44. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "I" - COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 23, 1986 The City Clerk requested that Councilmember Risner abstain from voting on this item as she was absent from the June 23rd meeting. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 23, 1986. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried ITEM "R" - NOTICE OF DEREGULATION - GROUP W CABLE Councilmember Wilson referred to the cable television agreement with Leisure World that, to her understanding, does not allow adjustment of rates in Leisure World until I 1992 and inquired as to what effect the deregulation would have on that agreement. The City Manager offered to review the provisions of that Agreement and report back to Council. Councilman Hunt inquired as to possible economic ramifications on the City with deregulation. The City Manager stated the primary effect is expected to be a more expeditious credit against the initial advance cash payment to the City, noting that it is anticipated that a rate increase will be forthcoming upon deregulation. Additionally, Mr. Nelson explained that once deregulation takes place, the Foundation may apply for grant funds in the amount of fifty cents per subscriber per year, which is supplemental funding that is available on a competitive basis statewide. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Monson, General Manager of Group W, be invited to address the Council regarding the deregulation at next meeting. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to receive and file the letter from Group W Cable, Inc. noticing the City of its intent to deregulate, and the letter from the Foundation for Community Service Cable Television regarding the availability of grant funds. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Civil Service Board Councilmember Risner requested the District Three appointment be held over. 7-14-86 Environmental Quality Control Board Councilmember Risner requested the District Three appointment be held over. Planning Commission Councilman Grgas requested the District One appointment be held over. I Citizens Participation Committee Councilman Grgas reappointed Lana Mabe to the Citizens Participation Committee representing District One for the full term of four years expiring July 1990. Clift moved, second by Wilson, to affirm Mr. Grgas' reappointment. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Councilmember Risner requested that the District Three appointment be held over. Seal Beach Administration Building Authority Councilman Grgas moved to reappoint Mitzi Morton to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority representing District One for the full term of four years expiring July 1990. Mayor Clift seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Mayor Clift requested that the District Four appointment be held over. I Project Area Committee After discussion, Risner moved, second by Wilson, to request the community organizations making nominations to the Project Area Committee to do so in writing, preferably on the organization's stationery. Councilman Hunt suggested that a nomination made personally during a Council meeting should likewise be acceptable. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risn~r, Wilson None' Motion carried The remaining resident and business appointments to the P.A.C. were also held over. Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Councilmembers Grgas and Risner requested that the District One and District Three appointments be held over. I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember Risner noted that the Council recently took action indicating its intent to purchase thirty percent of the Zoeter School site, that funds toward that purchase have been placed in reserve, and suggested that a ballot measure be submitted at the November election seeking voter approval of General Obligation bonds for the purchase of the remainder of the Zoeter site. Mrs. Risner also suggested that an advisory measure or an assessment district would be alternatives to consider. The City Manager reported the approximate costs to place a measure on the November ballot and noted the deadlines to request consolidation with the County. He also reported the approximate cost to conduct a postcard ~urvey relating to the purchase of the site. Councilmember Risner suggested that the staff pursue any grant monies that may be available toward purchase 7-14-86 / 7-28-86 of the Zoeter site.. Councilman Hunt suggested that an advisory measure regarding an assessment district could be a consideration in selected precincts that would be affected. The City Manager pointed out the difficulty in compiling adequate financial information within the time frame for placing a bond measure on the November ballot. The City Attorney advised that should the Council choose to take action at their next meeting to place a measure I on the November ballot, staff should be directed to retain the services of a financial consultant immediately. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to direct the staff to investigate and prepare information necessary to place a General Obligation Bond measure on the November ballot, to be presented to Council for consideration at next meeting. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications from the audience. CLOSED SESSION The City Manager advised that a Closed Session was not necessary at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I Attest: clerk of the Approved: Seal Beach, California July 28, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:19 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: I Mayor Clift Councilmembers Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: None